April Ratchford
OT/Mom/podcast host
April Ratchford is an autistic occupational therapist, podcast host, and mother of an autistic adult son. Diagnosed later in life, April brings a unique blend of lived experience and clinical insight to her advocacy for neurodivergent adults navigating the transition to independent living.
As the creator and host of the Adulting with Autism podcast—which has reached over 1.4 million downloads—April shares real conversations, expert interviews, and practical tools to support autistic adults and their families. Her work focuses on executive functioning, sensory regulation, self-advocacy, and building sustainable routines for long-term success.